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Scott LonghurstCalWAVice Chairman, Education Committee
Evolution of FirstNet
February, 2012, the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act creates the First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet) as an independent authority within NTIA
August, 2012, US Dept. of Commerce establishes the FirstNet board
August, 2013, FirstNet Board approves the 2014 budget and plan
Purpose of FirstNet
“FirstNet exists to serve first responders and the public safety community with dedicated,
highly reliable, nationwide wireless data services, applications and user devices, at
the lowest possible costs.”
© First Responder Network Authority
What is FirstNet?
FirstNet will be the first high-speed, nationwide, broadband data network dedicated to public safety
The platform will facilitate communication for public safety users during emergencies and on the job every day.
FirstNet is being designed as a bigger, more reliable and secure wireless network for use by public safety professionals and first responders
What is FirstNet?Public Safety Applications
4G data for video & webUtilize existing and new applicationsVoice – will evolve from cellular quality to mission-
critical
Designed to Public Safety Grade StandardsReliableRedundantHardenedSecure
FirstNet Support
Congressional mandate to establish a nationwide public safety network
Substantial industry support with user requirements, interoperability and technology
2x10 MHz of nationwide spectrum (700 MHz)
$2B of current funding with potential for additional $5B funding from auction proceeds
Nationwide 4G-LTE Broadband
FirstNet will deliver a single nationwide LTE broadband network
FristNet will provide fast access to apps which can be shared broadly or on a limited basisStreaming videoGIS/Mapping toolsDatabase queriesField reporting
FirstNet Components
FirstNet Benefits
Priority access and local control
More coordinated emergency response
Coverage solutions for rural and wilderness areas
Capacity adjusted for increased traffic loads and special event spikes
Improved situational awareness for all members of the emergency response team
FirstNet Network Build-out
All states must have a local radio access network (RAN) that connects to the FirstNet core
States can adopt FirstNet plan and FirstNet will construct RAN, or a state can build it’s own RAN to FirstNet specs with approval of FCC
Funding available for states that “opt out” from NTIA but must meet stringent timing, economic and technological requirements
FirstNet Architecture
FirstNet Business Opportunities
FirstNet will utilize existing public safety facilities as well as existing industry sites when available
Many existing towers will need to be upgraded to allow for placement of FirstNet antennas and equipment
Will require the construction of new towers in many areas nationwide especially, in those areas currently under-served by wireless carriers
Additional FirstNet Information
FirstNet webpage: www.firstnet.gov
National Telecommunications & Information Administration webpage: www.ntia.gov
Thank You
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